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Offshore Wind in the Netherlands Faces Setback, but Opportunities Remain
The Netherlands recently encountered a significant hurdle in its offshore wind ambitions. No companies submitted bids for the Nederwiek I‑A offshore wind farm, a planned 1 GW project located approximately 100 kilometres off the coast of Texel in the North Sea....
Dutch Inflation Eases to 3.1 Percent in October as Energy Prices Stabilize
Inflation in the Netherlands slowed slightly in October, offering a glimmer of relief to households and businesses after months of persistently high prices. According to a preliminary estimate published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on the 31st of October, consumer...
The Netherlands’ Fintech on the rise: How Digital Lenders Are Reshaping SME Financing
The Dutch fintech sector is experiencing remarkable growth, with new data from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) showing that financing via fintech platforms more than doubled between 2021 and 2024. Lending through these platforms rose by €0.9 billion in 2024 alone,...
The Influence of Artificial Intelligence in France and the Netherlands: Opportunities, Risks, and Strategic Directions
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms economies and reshapes societies worldwide, countries like France and the Netherlands are navigating the promise and peril of this powerful technology. While AI offers immense opportunities for innovation, economic growth,...
Swiss Japanese Relations: 160 Years of Friendship, Trade, and Innovation
A Longstanding Partnership The bilateral relationship between Switzerland and Japan is one of mutual respect, shared values, and deep-rooted cooperation. The two nations established official ties over 160 years ago, marking one of the earliest instances of Swiss...
Swiss GAAP FER vs. IFRS: Finding the Right Fit for Your Business
(Text for accessibility: green sign on a blue-sky background with the word ‘standards’ on it – referring to financial standards, implicitly Swiss GAAP and IFRS) Choosing the right accounting standard is about more than compliance — it’s about finding the balance...